HyperDic: braced

English > 2 senses of the word braced:
ADJECTIVEallbracedpositioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
allbraced, buttressedheld up by braces or buttresses
braced > pronunciation
Soundsbrey'st
Rhymesaftertaste ... waste: 25 rhymes with eyst...
English > braced: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningPositioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger.
Example"he stood to attention with his shoulders braced"
Broaderpreparedmade ready or fit or suitable beforehand
English > braced: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningheld up by braces or buttresses.
Synonymbuttressed
Broadersupportedheld up or having the weight borne especially from below

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